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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.79, 658.17 and 336.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.79, 658.17 and 336.93 is: 465.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.79 : 658.17 = 336.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.79/658.17 = 336.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.79x = 658.17 × 336.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.79x = 221,757.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,757.22/476.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.10

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